Tag Archives: South America
Uruguay’s Mate culture
Yerba Mate is the national drink of Uruguay. It is a brewed hot beverage that you can find everyone drinking, yet you cannot buy it anywhere. Mate is actually a very personal drink that is not ordered at a restaurant at a cafe. You need to have the right equipment for your own use, and you don’t share it with …
Top 5 must eats in Rio
What comes to mind when you think of Brazilian food? For me, it is all kinds of grilled meats on skewers with little seasoning. But after visiting Rio de Janeiro, I have come to learn that there is much more to the cuisine here than beef, lamb and chicken. The food in Rio actually has a lot more variety and …
Types of Brazilian restaurants
Rio de Janeiro has taken concept restaurants to a whole new level. Outside of Brazil, we associate Brazilian cuisine with all you can eat steakhouses but that is only one of the offering you find here in Rio. In fact, the locals love to eat out and cannot afford the high end steakhouses every day. Neither is it healthy for you. There are …
Peru travel guide
Recently Kaitlin McMichael, travel writer at South America Travel News had written a guest blog about dining options in Lima, Peru. She has now launched a free ebook, The Essential Peru Travel Guide. The guide is a great resource for those planning a trip to Peru. It gives an overview of the different regions of the country, places to visit and tours …
From fine dining to eating like a local in Lima, Peru
On the Costa Verde coastline of Lima, Peru, residents of the city stroll along the boardwalk, enjoying the view of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Couples stop to kiss at the Parke del Amor, while joggers and skateboarders take advantage of the last light of day. And diners settle down for fresh seafood and strong cocktails in the finest …
Heart of lightness
I own it. I’m a shallow traveler. When choosing a destination my top criteria are visual drama and cultural civility. In other words, a beautiful place with a relative absence of war, crime, despots, or other forms of antisocial behavior. Delicious cuisine and interesting culture or wildlife are also high on the list. So when I had the opportunity to …